StrawberryToo created in war against North East brain drain

The business will employ, train and mentor local talent in a real working environment, with a view to helping them secure careers in the local marketing sector once their training period has been completed.

Jonathan Leafe, Strawberry’s managing director, claimed that the concept of StrawberryToo was a first for the UK; “Not only will the agency provide team members with fantastic experience, it will also benefit local businesses by providing a new, cost-effective agency for local SMEs, charities and organisations with a youth focus. Hull is a city on the up, so we hope the concept of StrawberryToo inspires people to get involved and help Hull’s creative and digital community be the best it can be.”

James Greenwood, digital director for Strawberry, explained: “The idea for StrawberryToo is something Dom, Jonathan and I have been planning for a while now, so we’re all really excited to be putting the wheels in motion. We have always been committed to offering work experience and apprenticeships, so we feel this is a natural progression to help Hull’s creative and digital sector become better and stronger.”

Recruitment will take place Mid-July.

Earlier this year, Strawberry featured in The Drum’s Independent Agencies Census, a round-up of the top independent agencies in the UK. Placed in the 26-50 employees category, Strawberry was ranked 8th in the poll voted for by clients and 21st in the poll voted for by fellow marketing professionals.